Solid Snake, Hideo Kojima and Death Stranding

Death Stranding 2 Doesn't Feature Solid Snake, Lookalike Explained By Hideo Kojima
Kojima explains that during the pandemic, when he was casting for Death Stranding 2, Neil would be an important character that replaces Cliff from the first Death Stranding, and how the fans "would not be satisfied" unless the casting would surpass Mads Mikkelsen (who played Cliff in the first game).
Kojima Said Death Stranding 2 Actor Would Be the Spitting Image of Solid Snake in a Bandana, So He Made It Happen
If you’ve watched the new Death Stranding 2 trailer, you’ll know that Italian actor Luca Marinelli puts on a bandana and looks directly into the camera like Metal Gear Solid protagonist Solid Snake. It’s one of the best Easter eggs in the epic 10-minute trailer, but did you know auteur Hideo Kojima foreshadowed the scene half a decade ago?
DEATH STRANDING 2's Mysterious Character Neil Has Solid Snake Energy; Hideo Kojima Explains Casting
Hideo Kojima has opened up about the casting of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach ’s mysterious new character, Neil, who sparked interest in the latest trailer thanks to his uncanny resemblance to Metal Gear Solid ’s Solid Snake.
Kojima did in Death Stranding 2 what he talked about five years ago. He put a bandana on Luca Marinelli and turned him into Solid Snake
Kojima stated that Luca Marinelli would look like Solid Snake if he put a bandana on his head. He did so in the latest Death Stranding 2 trailer, which caused considerable excitement among fans.
Hideo Kojima Says He Cast His Solid Snake-alike for Death Stranding 2 To Try and Surpass Mads Mikkelsen
Kojima first learned of Marinelli through his role in the Italian film They Call Me Jeeg, and a correspondence sprung up around the Japanese distribution of the film Martin Eden.
Kojima Explains Death Stranding 2’s Mysterious New Character Amid Solid Snake Comparisons
Death Stranding 2 launched a new trailer this week, and fans have commented on a resemblance to Solid Snake, and Kojima has responded.
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Death Stranding 2 Solid Snake: Fans react to Metal Gear Solid throwback
Hideo Kojima's games have certainly never been ones to conform to expectations, but even so, we don't think anyone was expecting to see a Solid Snake lookalike in Death Stranding 2. Kojima ...
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Solid Snake is back in Death Stranding 2 but not as you remember him
On The Beach has a new trailer featuring a legally distinct Solid Snake and confirmation of the game’s release date. Aside from Ghost Of Yōtei, the only other major PlayStation 5 exclusive ...